Pattern Glass

Patterned glass is a sheet of glass with a pattern of translucent texture embossed on one side or sometime both sides. This type of glass is also known as Rolled Glass, Textured Glass or Figured Glass etc. Typically, it is used in buildings where light transmission and view obstruction are both desired. It is also now used for its decorative impact, since as light is transmitted through the glass, it is scattered and the 3D pattern is revealed creating interest in interior spaces or external glazing. The basic physical and chemical properties of patterned glass are the same as regular flat glasses with the difference being the opacity level and any number of permanent patterns which gives the glass a distinctive look. Various privacy levels are available with though vision ranging from high to completely obscured. Moreover, the pattern means that the small blemishes and marks in use won’t stand out as much and maintenance is easier. Patterned glass is made with a rolled glass process. The semi-molten glass is squeezed between two metal rollers. The bottom roller is engraved with the negative of the potter. Thickness is controlled by adjustment of the gap between the rollers. The depth, size and shape of the patterns largely determine the magnitude and direction of reflection.